The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left shoulder condition, cervicalgia, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, vision loss/diplopia, nodules on vocal chords, sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, chronic diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skin tags of arms and thighs, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to allow for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The deciding factor: The remand is necessary due to the receipt of new evidence since the last adjudication of the claims, which requires initial review by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

Claimed conditions

left shoulder condition, cervicalgia, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities (excluding peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus, type II), vision loss/diplopia, nodules on vocal chords (previously denied as hoarseness), sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, chronic diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skin tags of arms and thighs, acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 10, 2022

Citation

22001074

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